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The baby name Saloni is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced sah-LOH-nee (IPA: /səˈloʊni/ or /sɑːˈloʊni/).

Saloni is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Hindi, Sanskrit
Pronunciation: sah-LOH-nee (IPA: /səˈloʊni/ or /sɑːˈloʊni/)

What is the meaning of the name Saloni ?

The baby name Saloni is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced sah-LOH-nee (IPA: /səˈloʊni/ or /sɑːˈloʊni/).

Saloni is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.

Saloni (Hindi/Urdu: सलोनी/سلونی) is a feminine given name of Hindustani origin, taken from the adjective salonī meaning "charming, graceful, beautiful," sometimes praising a warm or dusky complexion. The term occurs widely in North Indian and Pakistani poetry and folk songs as an epithet for a beloved, which helped its transition into a standalone name. Modern use as a given name grew across India in the late twentieth century and is found among Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, and Punjabi speakers, as well as the South Asian diaspora.

Common spellings include Saloni, Salonee, and Salonii; Soloni appears as a less common transliteration. Diminutives such as Salo or Loni are occasionally used. The name conveys elegance and agreeable charm rather than overt glamour. Related or stylistically similar names include Shalini (modest), Komal (gentle), and Sundari (beautiful). Overall, Saloni blends lyrical Hindustani roots with a contemporary feel, making it a graceful choice with cultural depth.

Saloni has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Saloni

Saloni Aswani Actor · Born 1987 · India Saloni Aswani is best known as an Indian actress and model who has worked mainly in Telugu and Kannada films. She began her career in modelling, appearing in television ads, before moving into movies such as Maryada Ramanna and Bodyguard.

Saloni – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
GE 0 #44 1 997
IN 0 #64 8 2,963
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
CY Girls 0 #124 2 3,755
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
IN Girls 0 #230 556 13,121
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
MU Girls 0 #274 78 8,539
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
QA Girls 0 #307 10 15,378
DK Girls 0 #328 2 7,429
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
OM Girls 0 #375 22 15,987
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
BD Girls 0 #405 2 8,413
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
KW Girls 0 #504 12 19,177
AE Girls 0 #520 34 20,968
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
CM Girls 0 #558 3 11,671
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
SG Girls 0 #575 12 18,916
BH 0 #581 7 17,937
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
HK Girls 0 #643 8 16,104
IL Girls 0 #643 3 11,648
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
NG Girls 0 #820 7 15,093
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
SA Girls 0 #902 34 25,931
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
United States Girls 2018 #920 6 9,057
IN Boys 0 #980 22 16,750
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,007 3 14,742
MY Girls 0 #1,067 6 24,821
MA 0 #1,069 60 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,131 11 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
DZ 0 #1,165 12 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,269 4 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,431 16 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,685 7 28,008

Saloni is popular in 41 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
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People also ask about Saloni

Saloni is predominantly a girl's name.
Saloni is a 3 syllable name, pronounced sah-LOH-nee (IPA: /səˈloʊni/ or /sɑːˈloʊni/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Salonee, Salony, Shaloni and Salonī.
Across languages, Saloni has these equivalents: Sundari (Sanskrit), Jamila (Arabic), Bella (Italian), Jolie (French), Callista (Greek).
Somewhat — Saloni ranked #920 in United States in 2018, placing it just outside the most common names.
Saloni's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #947 in 2008 to #920 in 2018 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Saloni are in our database, including Saloni Aswani (Actor).